Elberta Middle School Students On National Stage

Haley Burnett, Sadie Kitchens and Meredeth Williams represented Elberta Middle School at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of Alabama (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Denver. Burnett and Kitchens competed in the “Nutrition and Wellness STAR Event” and achieved a gold medal and placed sixth in the nation. Williams competed in the “Event Management STAR Event” and also achieved a gold medal and placed sixth in the nation. “The students’ project exemplifies their dedication, creativity and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others,” Mullet Wrapper explained. “Their accomplishment at the national level is a testament to their hard work, teamwork and unwavering passion. The conference drew more than 7,900 students, educators and guests from across the nation.”